do they require a credit card...for install...
most do...before they install
Philomena wrote:
>
> When I got their service last March, you had to provide your own NIC, but
> it included the modem and installation of modem (although they really
> didn't have to do anything, just run the line from my phone jack to the
> PC). That special offering was not on their website - when I called the
> sales number was told about that. Yes, I use linux, and from my
> perspective, there was nothing different with setting up DSL access via
> Linux as Windows - the DSL modem is external, and hooks into an Ethernet
> card in my machine. So, I set it up as if I am on a LAN. The Flashcom
> requirements say they need a generic "operating system". I pay $45 a month
> for 2 static IP addresses, with access speed of 416/208, as well as using
> them as my ISP and email.
>
> They didn't have tosetup anything - they gave me all the IP addresses I
> needed (mine, DSN, gateway) and that was it. It may be different for web
> hosting - I'm not doing that, although I am thinking about it.
>
> Philomena
>
> At 12:36 PM 11/14/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >just checked their site...it says that the equipment is not
> >included in the price.
> >therefore, the modem would be extra...etc. not even sure
> >they setup linux...
> >did you have to pay extra for your DSL modem...and do you
> >use linux...did they set t up for you? how much are you
> >paying a month?
> >
> >Philomena wrote:
> > >
> > > Have you tried www.Flashcom.com ? Their site says they have coverage in
> > > Lowell. Can't say exactly what they offer in your area, but in the NYC
> > > area, they do offer various hosting services with static IP addresses. I'm
> > > not hosting a website, but as a home user, I have had no problem at all
> > > with their services. In almost a year, I haven't had any downtime (oops -
> > > probably just jinxed it !)
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Philomena
> > >
> > > At 11:54 AM 11/14/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> > > >Just found out why...www.kompukit.com doesn't show....yet.
> > > >
> > > >service has not been assigned yet...the ISP was waiting on
> > > >a call from the registrar. In any event, they want more
> > > >money
> > > >to provide me with this service...about 40.00 a month...
> > > >but, it would only provide a 56k connection,plus some other
> > > >features. I need at least a DSL connection of about 640k
> > > >
> > > >Does anyone know where I can get this...in Mass. ?
> > > >that also provides a static IP, as well?
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